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Together with Vistry Group and Home Group, we are laying the foundations for careers in construction 👷 The new Sanderson Skills Academy - named in honour of former employee, Ross Sanderson - is located at the Freight Village development and will offer construction skills training courses and educational opportunities for hundreds of children, young people and unemployed residents over the next three years. Find out more in our short video:

Being involved in a project like the Sanderson Skills Academy alongside Vistry Group and Gateshead Council helps us play a key role in providing the skills and opportunities needed in our local communities to help deliver much-needed affordable homes. To know the difference it will make to young and unemployed people across our region is inspiring - and its name is a fitting tribute. Andy Hall, North East regional director of operations at Home Group, said: “We’re delighted to be involved in the Sanderson Skills Academy, especially as it is delivering courses that are so important to the housing sector and beyond. “A big challenge for housing associations is retrofitting our homes and meeting our targets for net-zero. So, it is great to see retrofit and green skills programmes on the curriculum.” #SocialHousing #NorthEast

Nothing but positive can result from this piece of leadership training in Construction.

Most students, at one point or another, are asked what they want to do after graduating from high school. For many of those students, a definitive answer is hard to find. However, that answer is becoming increasingly clearer thanks to the growing opportunities in the construction trades, and high schools are in important partner in providing those answers. Read our web feature to find out why.

There are many different routes into construction, as demonstrated by some of our employees who tell their story in the video below. Watch along to discover the many ways to get into the industry. #Pathways #Graduate #Apprentice

What you do when you get on site - when you start to work practically with what you have learnt at university - that's when you really begin to see what your career in construction is going to look like.

Incorporating construction education in primary, secondary, or higher education can ignite students’ interest as the nation celebrates National Construction Week from September 16 to September 20.

Have you considered a career in construction for a loved-one, a friend, or for yourself? I fell into construction by happenstance. In high school I signed up for several sessions on career day and got none of them. Instead I was assigned to aeronautical engineering and civil engineering. I didn't know what engineering was, but I learned on that fateful day and I never looked back. When I got to college, I didn't realize how many different paths existed in civil engineering alone...various design options, geotechnical, environmental, and construction. And, within all these disciplines, there are even more career paths like the public sector, private, educational, consulting, etc. Those who are exposed to the construction industry are often drawn in! In a digital world, it is hard to replace something as tangible as what we experience in construction. Whether someone is a painter, designer, carpenter, general contractor, inspector, landscaper, or anything in between, there is a ton of pride in the industry. When that person drives by one of the sites they touched, they say, "That was my project." Construction isn't just about swinging a hammer or painting a wall, although both amazing trades. There are so many aspects that fit so many different interests. Additionally, as college becomes more and more expensive, one should consider options with dual enrollment, stackable credentials, and apprenticeships. A career in construction is lucrative, fulfilling, and engaging. I encourage you to learn more about this pathway and I have a great suggestion on how to do it! I am helping moderate a discussion on Friday the 18th (in person) to help highlight different opportunities in this field. Santa Clara Construction Careers Association (S4CA) created this session for high school counselors, and we welcome all others who are interested in learning more as well! Zoom may or may not be available depending on the total attendance and associated venue accommodations. I am passionate about construction and I hope you will consider exploring this career path too!

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 If you’re looking to work on construction sites across Australia, obtaining a White Card is a must. It’s the first step to ensuring you’re legally qualified and trained to work safely on site. In our latest article, we break down exactly what happens during your White Card class, so you know exactly what to expect. Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/g7S-cj6x